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Y916 NRO

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

161,543 mi
Last recorded161,543 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY916 NRO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 161,543 miles

benefit of the doubt given to the welding

both head lamps are loose at bottom fixings

dampness around small fuel pipe above the gearbox

nearside seat not fitted at time of test

nearside sill is corroded and damaged.

slight bind from offside rear brake

slight exhaust leak from front downpipe joins

surface corrosion all over the underside of the van

Fail 16 Nov 2019 161,394 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion within 30cm of drivers lower seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion 30cm of offside rear leaf spring (rear) mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion within 30cm of both rear top shocker mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both head lamps are loose at bottom fixings

dampness around small fuel pipe above the gearbox

nearside sill is corroded and damaged.

slight bind from offside rear brake

slight exhaust leak from front downpipe joins

surface corrosion all over the underside of the van

Pass 20 Jun 2018 148,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail by spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail by spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle has been extensively welded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 131,833 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

condensation in the nearside front headlight

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

rear engine mount worn

Pass 5 Oct 2015 119,927 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 119,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker fixing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 20 Sep 2014 115,691 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight bind to back brakes

Fail 13 Sep 2013 111,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

corrosion to n/s and o/s sills and o/s spring hanger

slight play/wear in n/s anti roll bar D bush

Pass 13 Sep 2013 111,554 miles

corrosion to n/s and o/s sills and o/s spring hanger

slight play/wear in n/s anti roll bar D bush

Fail 13 Sep 2012 108,762 miles

26% imbalance rear brakes

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 108,762 miles

26% imbalance rear brakes

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 105,615 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 105,615 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 102,542 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 102,542 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

81% imbalance rear brakes

Pass 17 Sep 2009 97,473 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 97,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 91,006 miles

slight wear o/s rack

Fail 15 Sep 2008 91,006 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight wear o/s rack

Pass 14 Sep 2007 84,600 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 84,593 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2006 79,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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Y916 NRO is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2001 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 87,573 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y916 NRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y916 NRO is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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